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Boushier Family History

Boushier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boucher, Bossier, Bourcier, Boulier, Bouvier, Bosher, Bowsher, Busher

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Where is the Boushier family from?

You can see how Boushier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boushier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boushier families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Boushier families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Boushier's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Boushier families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boushier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boushier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Ouvrier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boushier. 100% of Boushier men worked as an Ouvrier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrier
    100%

What Boushier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Boushier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boushier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Boushier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Boushier. For the veterans among your Boushier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boushier lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Boushier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boushier in 1986 was 83, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boushier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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